Re: [Harp-L] Shure SM57 microphone questions

[BiscuitBoy714@xxxxxxx]

I've  been using an SM 58 through the PA for years Rick. I never have any 
handling  problems, I just cup it and go, but everybody's different. Sounds like 
to me you  have a good idea with the duct tape. Hell,anytime you can use duct 
tape it makes  ya more manly anyway doesn't it? As for you girls out there it 
makes ya more  aggressive, unless ya just wanna be manly anyway. 
 
       Randy
 
In a message dated 9/13/2008 12:39:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx writes:

I  recently bought a SM57 to mic an amp, and I tried it as a harp mic.   Wow!
I like it very much; the feedback resistance is way better than the  bullet
mics I normally use.  The tone is brighter and more articulate,  which sounds
great in some contexts.    I have a couple of  questions:

1.  I don't have XLR inputs on any of my amps, so I am  using the basic Radio
Shack 17-dollar XLR to 1/4 inch low-to-high impedence  adapter.  Is there a
better option out there?  Is there any need  for a better option?

2.  What about handling noise on the  SM57?  I know lots of great players use
this mic, and I know Greg  Heumann has a solution that involves fixing the
rotating grill to the  element so it won't move.  Are there simpler
solutions?  Can I  wrap it up in duct tape like Roger Daltrey?  I promise I
won't swing  it around...

-Rick  Davis
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